Description
Savory Mongolian ground beef noodles blend rich flavors from traditional Asian cuisine with modern comfort. Hearty protein and silky noodles create a satisfying meal that you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
Carbohydrates:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) egg noodles or spaghetti
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Cooking Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Garnish:
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare noodles according to package directions, then drain and set aside, ensuring they remain at room temperature.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add ground beef and cook until deeply browned, breaking into small crumbles.
- Incorporate chopped onions and sauté until translucent, approximately 3-4 minutes, then introduce minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds to release aromatic flavors.
- Whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, ground ginger, and black pepper in a separate mixing bowl, creating a robust marinade.
- Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet, stirring thoroughly to coat the beef mixture evenly and allow flavors to meld.
- Create a cornstarch slurry and slowly integrate into the skillet, continuously stirring until the sauce reaches a glossy, thickened consistency within 2-3 minutes.
- Gently fold cooked noodles into the beef mixture, ensuring complete and uniform sauce coverage throughout the dish.
- Sprinkle sliced green onions into the skillet, providing a fresh, crisp element to the final preparation.
- Transfer to serving plates and garnish with additional green onions, sesame seeds, and optional fresh cilantro for enhanced visual appeal and flavor complexity.
Notes
- Swap noodles with gluten-free alternatives like rice noodles or zucchini noodles for celiac or gluten-sensitive diets.
- Create a lighter version by using lean ground beef or ground turkey to reduce overall fat content.
- Enhance protein content by adding extra vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli for a more nutritious meal.
- Control sodium levels by using low-sodium soy sauce and reducing added salt for heart-healthy eating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 577 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg